1852 1/2 C Restrike, Small Berries PR65 Brown NGC. B-2, R....

Description

Restrike 1852 Half Cent, B-2 Die Marriage

1852 1/2 C Restrike, Small Berries PR65 Brown NGC. B-2, R.5.
NGC has misattributed this coin as an example of the B-1 die
marriage, but it is definitely B-2. The reverse die is that used to
coin the First Restrike Half Cents dated 1840-1849 Small Date, as
evidenced by the reverse doubling on the letters in CENT
(particularly the T) and the ribbon. The otherwise glossy-brown
color lightens to orange-brown shades here and there. Both sides
are fully detailed, and the only mentionable blemish is a not
overly conspicuous spot in the right obverse field. An important
representative of a Coronet Half Cent that has not been traced in
either business strike or original proof format. (NGC ID# 26ZT, PCGS# 1317)